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Take Your Pandemic Miles to the Next Step with a CCR Training Group and Race

Take Your Pandemic Miles to the Next Step with a CCR Training Group and Race

During the pandemic most people found themselves not able to do many things that we took for granted, including our indoor physical fitness activities. With the gyms, yoga studios and pools closed many were forced to lace up their shoes and head out for a walk that eventually may have turned into a run.

At a gym maybe you were taking a class that was led by an instructor or you used a machine that provided you the workout for you to follow. But now it was just you and you had to do it on your own.

Foundation of Sports Nutrition for Runners

Foundation of Sports Nutrition for Runners

Among the many things to consider, nutrition is one of the most important aspects to focus on when incorporating more exercise and mileage. Conflicting nutrition messages emerging in the media can make it very challenging to figure out what you should be doing to fuel your body without underfueling or overfueling. Here are 4 key evidence based tips for new runners to help keep you focused and energized throughout your training.

Why Join A Training Group - A Testimonial by TJ Taurisano

Why Join A Training Group - A Testimonial by TJ Taurisano

I had never been a part of a running training group before signing up with Charm City Run Annapolis in February 2021. I knew after the year of the pandemic, I needed something to push me towards getting back into shape and always enjoyed running as a casual hobby. Running with Charm City changed that hobby into an obsession!

Taking it to the Next Level with the 24 Hour Challenge

Taking it to the Next Level with the 24 Hour Challenge

In 2018 we took the challenge to the next level, we decided to do a 24 Hour Challenge at our Annapolis location and invite our staff and our running community to run a one mile loop around the Annapolis Town Centre for 24 Hours. Yes that sounded crazy too but why not give it a try. Well we did it and it was a great success so we are back for another year!

"How Running Can Help Solve Your Problems" by 2020 Amy Schuerholz Metz and CCR Scholarship Recipient Dafne Estrella

"How Running Can Help Solve Your Problems" by 2020 Amy Schuerholz Metz and CCR Scholarship Recipient Dafne Estrella

Whoever said running from your problems doesn’t solve them probably wasn’t running fast enough. It may not be effective in solving them, but running in general usually makes problems seem significantly easier to work through. At least, easier than the act of forcing your body to run a certain distance or time.